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Since blue sharks usually travel in groups, they often appear to be dancing together as they swim. Blue sharks are not as large as some other sharks, such as great whites or tiger sharks, but they can be just as dangerous if not approached with caution. They typically do not come near the shore, so it’s unlikely for humans to encounter blue sharks unless they venture out into the deep, open ocean. The blue shark’s sharp, overlapping teeth, ability to quickly increase their speed, and countershading make them ferocious predators.

TIGER SHARK

HOW CAN YOU DIFFERENTIATE BLUE SHARKS FROM OTHER SHARKS?

Just by looking at a blue shark, it’s easy to see that they’re a little bit different than most other sharks. The dorsal (top) side of a blue shark’s body is a deep blue color, almost indigo, and a blue shark’s tail is longer on top than on the bottom, and their entire body is quite long and slender. Blue sharks have an extremely long and pointy snout that sticks out much further than its mouth and enormous pectoral fins that help the shark continually move forward (keeping ocean water moving into their mouths and over their gills, which is essential for their survival). Blue sharks also have very large eyes compared to other sharks.

SAND TIGER SHARK

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BLUE SHARK

The blue shark looks different from other sharks.

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